About the role

Muon seeks a Harness Technician to join our Assembly, Integration, and Test team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated technician who will help both the Electrical Engineering team with prototype projects, as well as the Production team to prepare flight hardware as a part of building the satellites.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and integrate high quality, high reliability wire harness and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Read, interpret and work from drawing as well as controlled documentation and processes: 
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools and equipment
• Perform electrical checkouts using custom setups combined with off the shelf equipment/components
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document future processes
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner

Qualifications 

• 2-4 years of experience in a production assembly environment
• Experience working with engineers in development and production environments
• Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and management teams to improve tooling designs, processes and parts
• Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience inspecting wire harness and cable assemblies
• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environment
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Proficient with computers
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
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Salary Range

This role is non-exempt. The hourly range for this role is $45-$48/hour plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

About Muon Space

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.  Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.